Edith Hamilton’s Mythology伊迪丝的神话.pptVIP

Artemis Goddess of the Moon and Hunting, Patroness of Maidens, Protectress of Youth (Virgin Goddess) Relationship- Daughter of Zeus and Leta, twin to Apollo Greek Name- Artemis, Luna (moon), Phoebe and Selene (moon) Roman Name- Diana Symbols- Cypress tree and Deer Hephaestus God of Fire; Forger of Armor (The workman of the Gods), Protector of Smiths, Patron of Handicrafts Relationship- Sometimes said to be son of Zeus and Hera, sometimes to Hera alone as retaliation for Zeus’ daughter Athena Greek Name- Hephaestus Roman Name- Vulcan Symbols- Anvil and Forge (tools of the blacksmith) Special Talents- kindly, peace-loving, popular on Earth * * Who’s Who on Mount Olympus A Brief Background Zeus King of the Gods and ruler of mankind Greek Name- Zeus Roman Name – Jupiter Symbols- Eagle and Oak tree Characteristics- Powerful, strong, large Special Talents- Falling in love, deceiving his wife. Poseidon God of the sea, horses, and earthquakes Relationship- Brother of Zeus Greek Name- Poseidon Roman Name- Neptune Symbols- Trident and Bull Special Talents- Creator of Horses Hades God of the Underworld (did not live on Mount Olympus), God of Wealth for Precious Metals hidden in the Earth, King of the Dead, not death Relationship- Brother of Zeus Greek Name- Hades Roman Name- Pluto Symbol- Helmet Wife- Persephone (stolen from Earth and her mother) Hestia Goddess of Hearth and Home (Virgin Goddess) Relationship- Sister of Zeus Greek Name- Hestia Roman Name- Vestia Symbols- Hearth of the home, Family Hera Queen of the Gods Relationship- Wife and sister of Zeus Greek Name- Hera Roman Name- Juno Symbols- Cow and Peacock Special Talent- Protector of marriage and married women, Punished the women that Zeus loved. Ares God of War Relationship- Son of Zeus and Hera (detested by both) Greek Name- Ares Roman Name- Mars Symbols- Weapons and Armor, Vulture, and Dog Athena Goddess of Wisdom, War, and Weaving, Goddess of the City (Maiden-Virgin Goddess) Relationship- Zeu